Art Gala & Art Auction

Mark your calendars for March 13 & 14, 2026

We are proud to honor artist Curt Walters as the 2026 Artist of Excellence recipient.

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Curt Walters, Pythia and The Guardian, 24 x 24″, oil on canvas, 2025

There’s still a few amazing pieces of art available! View the catalog below!

Preview of the art is available by appointment only. Contact Giovanni Martino (GiovanniM@BoothMuseum.org) to schedule an appointment today.

About Curt’s piece:
I was lucky to be painting last November on the South Rim of Grand Canyon following a cold weather storm. I say lucky because I witnessed a rare occurrence, seeing fractus clouds clustering around and clinging well below the tops of the temples to the north. The dark and shadowed North Rim of Grand Canyon gives a strong contrast with the full light on Cheops Temple. The warm earth of the great chasm and the cold moisture from rain has created fog, rising from the lower reaches of Pipe Springs, below where I painted from Grandeur Point. There is a great monolith protecting the lower trail, mostly known to hikers, that here is barely seen. It stands guard next to the rising haze of the fog. As I painted, I was reminded of the Ancient Greek myth of Pythia, the oracle of Delphi who used the earth’s own vapors to predict future events. 

Booth Western Art Museum is pleased to offer complimentary absentee bidder service for our annual Gala & Art Auction as a courtesy to collectors/patrons who cannot attend the events on March 13 & 14. Booth will bid competitively for you as if you were in the crowd bidding for yourself. Please see the terms for proxy bidding below.

Interested in becoming a Gala & Art Auction sponsor?
Contact Director of Development Leslie McMillan at 678.488.4088 or LeslieM@boothmuseum.org

Friday, March 13

Boots n’ Saddles

Savoy Automobile Museum

6:30 pm Quick Draw & Miniatures Sale,
Live Music, heavy hors d’oeuvres & cocktails
Dress: Western or Business Casual

Cost: $100/person or included with Point Rider Experience

Saturday, March 14

Brunch with Curt Walters

Tellus Science Museum

10:00 am interview with honoree Curt Walters

Cost: $50/person or included with Point Rider Experience

Gala & Art Auction

Booth Western Art Museum

5:30 pm Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:30 pm Gourmet Dinner, Live Auction & Presentation of 2026 Artist of Excellence award to Curt Walters
Dress: Texas tux/Black tie optional for men; Fancy Western/Formal for women

Cost: $250/person or included with Point Rider Experience

All-Inclusive Point Rider Experience

Two tickets to Boots n’ Saddles, Brunch with Curt Walters, Gala & Art Auction
and entry into drawing for an original piece of art

Cost: $1,200

Contact Savannah Miller at 770.387.1541 for details and to reserve tickets.

Winner is responsible for applicable taxes and must submit W-9 form.

Thank You 2026 Point Riders!

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Elaine & Ted Terry
Amy & Haven Thomas
Jackie & Randy Thompson
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Beth Tilley & Greg Frisbee
Jenny & Louis Tonsmeire
Jessie Weaver & Curt Owens
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Bill Winn
Jane & David Wright
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Thank You to those who attended our 2025 Booth Western Art Museum

Gala and Art Auction Giving Thanks